Turning 40

So, jump ahead a few months... I run everyday. Well, pretty much. A few days off for injuries and a few for weather, but otherwise I try to get out daily. I met my goal of losing 40 before I turned 40 (45 actually) and had a wonderful birthday celebration. We had a ton of people over for a party and friends from Georgia surprised me by flying out for the weekend celebration. My wife had a huge cake made (in the shape of my guitar case). What a great time!

The anticipation of turning 40 was driving my running and my attitude at work. I had hated my job for a few years... I know, many people do. The difference is that I had always enjoyed what I did before I became an Athletic Director for a school. Long hours and incredibly annoying parents just wore me down and killed my enjoyment of my work. I am good at it, not that there is that much to it, but I hated going to work everyday. Much like my trying to regain control over my weight and health - it was time for me to focus on this aspect of my life and turn it around. Too much of my life was being wasted being unhappy.